A visualization presents all the variable and fixed cost items for your companys product under different production levels: between 0 and 10,000 units, 10,001 to 20,000 units, 20,001 to 30,000 units, and 30,001 to 40,000 units. 40,000 is the largest possible capacity. During this period, there was no beginning inventory. The company produced 18,000 units and sold 15,000 units at $100. Based on this information, please answer the following questions about variable costing and absorption costing.

Given the information shown in the visualization and in this scenario, what is the difference in gross profit under variable costing versus absorption costing?

Direct materials (per unit) Direct labor (per unit) . Maintenance (per unit) Selling and Adminiatrative (per unit) 10000 20000 Level in Units 30000 40000 0 10 20 30 40 50 Equipment rental Factory security Selling and Administrative 10000 20000 Level in Units 30000 40000 OK 5K 10K 15K 20K